Usually, hairstylists recommend keeping curly locks on the longer side. Why? Since long hair has a greater weight, this helps tame the unruly tresses and the frizz that often comes with ringlets. However, we cannot ignore the fact that short curly hair looks vibrant, eye-catching and flattering on many women – at least when it’s styled properly. So, our task for today is to explore current trends and hair experts’ tips in order to find the best ways to style naturally curly hair in 2024.
Haircuts for Different Face Shapes to Create a Balanced Look
Though all common rules for balancing different face shapes apply to short curly hair too, it can be a bit tricky to put them into practice. You should keep in mind that various curl patterns vary in their volume and bounce characteristics.
That said, choosing haircuts for curly hair if you have an oval face is easy peasy. “With an oval-shaped face, you have more versatility; just make sure to keep an overall balance. Opt for a cut that will play up the volume in your curls to fill out where your face may be most narrow,” says hairstylist César De Leön Ramirêz who styles a good half of the Kardashian-Jenner family to Allure.
Well, let’s look at which short curly hairstyles work best for this and other face types.
Cool Bob Styles to Don This Year
“There’s a lot of variety in a bob. You can go shorter, wear an asymmetrical cut, get a blunt cut, a lob, or have a bob with layers,” says Kiyah Wright, Emmy award-winning hair guru with Tyra Banks and Jennifer Hudson among her clients, in this bob-inspired article for Bravo.
César De Leön Ramirêz adds that a bob length is super chic for someone with curly hair and recommends using a texturizing product designed for your specific curl and hair type along with a diffuser for styling the curly bob. Let’s check what bob options a curly-haired woman has and how they look on various types of ringlets and waves.
Trendy Cuts with Bangs for Stylish Girls
Have you noticed that many short haircuts for curly hair from our collection come with bangs? Bangs are trending, and they chime with various face shapes, balancing them and giving a twist to our routine looks. And you’re behind the times thinking that bangs have to be stick straight – curly and wavy fringes rule!
If you’re not sure you’re committed to bangs, start with a 70’s-esque style. “I find people with naturally curly hair have more options with a longer length, like wearing it to the side or a center part. I would recommend brow length in the middle and gradually get longer toward the temples,” says hairstylist Ryan Trygstad, a man behind Naomi Watts and Julianne Moore, to Allure. Here are some examples of short curly hair with bangs to give you some inspo.
The Newest Trends for Short Curly Black Hair
Afro American gals often opt for relaxed hair getting tired of this constant fight with their rebel frizzy curls. But with the natural hair movement growing now and stars like Solange Knowles being at the wheel, you don’t need to fight anymore! “I’ve found that people try to run away from frizz rather than embrace it and recognize that it’s part of the DNA of texture. We’ve been told to suppress frizz for so long that we’ve lost the will to look at its benefits, like how it plays a vital role in getting your hair to that big, fluffy, beautiful, soft, elegant, authentic space,” says hairstylist Vernon François, who works his magic on Serena Williams and Lupita Nyong’o, to Cosmopolitan. So, here is how you can sport your short curly hair.
10 Best Short Curly Hair Ideas for “It” Girl
From very short crops to shoulder-grazing hairstyles, modern trends allow for endless options to beautifully transform your curly hair. Almost endless, since you shouldn’t forget that some cuts work better on certain curl types. Loose curls are the least demanding both in care and styling. “Your versatile texture gives you plenty of freedom to play with different styles,” says NYC stylist, salon owner and curl experts at Ouidad Nunzio Saviano to Refinery29 and recommends trying a textured bob with soft blended bangs for those who have classic springy and defined S-shaped ringlets. But steer clear of one-length bobs when having kinky curls, since you may end up with hair looking like a wig. To avoid pitfalls like that, take a cue from our pick of the best ideas for waves and curls.
To wrap it up, short curly hair can look totally stunning, be it a curly pixie, a curly bob or lob. Whether you have thin waves or a head of ringlets, you will find a trendy short ‘do in our hot collection. Be sure to pay heed to professionals’ tips, but also be bold to experiment for creating your signature style. Meanwhile, we’ll be keeping track of trends for curly hair to give you even more ideas and recommendations.